Danny Etling responded to a barrage of bruising blitzes with touchdown passes of 87 and 43 yards, and No. 25 LSU overcame bouts of inconsistency in a 35-26 victory over a relentless Syracuse squad on Saturday night.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron changed course on running back Derrius Guice's status, telling reporters Thursday that Guice was able to practice Thursday and would be available for Saturday's game against Syracuse.